Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0868
Transmission Fluid Pressure Low
TCM detects line pressure below the calibrated minimum during normal operation, suggesting hydraulic leakage, low fluid or pump wear.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 68
Possible causes
- Low transmission fluid high
- Transmission pump wear medium
- Internal hydraulic leak medium
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 500–4000 €
- Estimated time: 3–12 h
- Component: transmission pump
- Component: valve body
- Component: transmission fluid
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012